You can get 17 free channels in ZIP 61063 (Pecatonica, IL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 61063 · 6 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
6 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: E (90°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (90°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 61063
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | ABC | WTVO Rockford, IL · Full Power | 9.0 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | NBC | WREX Rockford, IL · Full Power | 5.4 mi | ESE (107°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 39 | FOX | WQRF-TV Rockford, IL · Full Power | 9.0 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | Local / LPTV | WSLN Freeport, IL · Full Power | 8.8 mi | E (100°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFBN-LD Rockford, IL · Low Power | 8.8 mi | E (100°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | Local / LPTV | WIFR-LD Rockford, IL · Low Power | 8.8 mi | E (100°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | WISC-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 51.8 mi | N (349°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | ABC | WKOW Madison, WI · Full Power | 51.8 mi | N (349°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | NBC | WMTV Madison, WI · Full Power | 51.1 mi | N (352°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 47 | FOX | WMSN-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 51.8 mi | N (349°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | PBS | WHA-TV Madison, WI · Full Power | 51.8 mi | N (349°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 57 | CW | WIFS Janesville, WI · Full Power | 51.8 mi | N (349°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W33FL-D Rockford, IL · Low Power | 18.6 mi | ENE (59°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 79.1 mi | SW (228°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 59 | MyNetworkTV | WTVK Oswego, IL · Full Power | 74.7 mi | SSE (164°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W35DY-D Stoughton, WI · Translator | 20.6 mi | NNE (25°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EJ-D Sterling, IL · Low Power | 32.1 mi | SSW (205°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Pecatonica, IL Free TV Channels (1.1 mi from ZIP 61063 center) · Browse all Illinois cities & ZIPs.
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